salaryRent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.9 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,440 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Wisconsin cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Wisconsin. It is number 69 of 156 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Waupun?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Waupun
| Size | Waupun | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,004 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,063 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,111 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Waupun overall?
Everyday prices in Wisconsin overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Waupun, so the Wisconsin figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Waupun
Life in Waupun
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Waupun?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $48 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $188,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,860 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Waupun, WI?
Renting in Waupun costs a median of about $1,261 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Wisconsin median is $1,305.
How much do I need to make to live in Waupun?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,440 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Waupun cheap or expensive?
Waupun is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $70,777. It ranks 69th cheapest of 156 Wisconsin cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Waupun?
The median homeowner in Waupun pays $2,575 a year in property taxes, about 1.37% of the median home value.
Is Waupun more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Wisconsin are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Waupun?
The median home value in Waupun is $188,600, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
11,174 people live in Waupun. Numbers are typical (middle) values.